In this March 13 file photo, President Donald Trump speaks during a tour as he reviews border wall prototypes in San Diego. Trump slammed California Gov. Jerry Brown's posture on sending National Guard troops to the Mexican border, even as Brown said he was nearing agreement on joining the president's mission and that his troops were "chomping at the bit ready to go."(Photo: AP FILE PHOTO)

The evangelicals' love affair with Donald Trump is perplexing when you consider some of the Ten Commandments.

“I am the Lord thy God, thou shalt not have any strange gods before Me.” Trump said at one time that he has never asked for forgiveness from God for anything he had done, and countless witnesses have said that all he thinks about is himself and his money and wealth. That is Trump’s God.

“Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.” When was the last time anyone has ever seen Trump do this, unless you think God was a golfer?

“Thou shalt not commit adultery.” We know this not to be true, not even close to being true.

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“Thou shalt not steal.” The seventh and tenth commandments focus on respecting and honoring the possessions of others. This commandment forbids the act of taking someone else’s property and denounces cheating people of their money or property, depriving workers of their just wages or not giving employers a full day’s work for a full day’s pay. Fraud and tax evasion are all considered extensions of violations of the Seventh Commandment. Trump has swindled workers and lenders out of approximately $6 billion over the course of his business dealings.

“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.” The Eighth Commandment condemns lying. Because God is regarded as the author of all truth, the church believes that humans are obligated to honor the truth. The most obvious way to fulfill this commandment is not to lie or intentionally deceive another by speaking a falsehood. Trump is the master of lying, especially about the actions of others.

“Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s goods.” The Tenth Commandment forbids the wanting or taking someone else’s property. Along with the Seventh Commandment, this commandment condemns theft and the feelings of envy, greed, and jealousy in reaction to what other people have. Trump has this in spades.

Evangelicals sure know how to pick their idol.

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